34 Compensation Specialist jobs in the United Kingdom
Senior Compensation Specialist, EMEAL
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At Palo Alto Networks® everything starts and ends with our mission:
Being the cybersecurity partner of choice, protecting our digital way of life.
Our vision is a world where each day is safer and more secure than the one before. We are a company built on the foundation of challenging and disrupting the way things are done, and we’re looking for innovators who are as committed to shaping the future of cybersecurity as we are.
Who We Are
We believe collaboration thrives in person. That’s why most of our teams work from the office full time, with flexibility when it’s needed. This model supports real-time problem-solving, stronger relationships, and the kind of precision that drives great outcomes.
Job Description
Your Career
Join our dynamic People team as a Senior Compensation Specialist, the analytical backbone of our regional rewards strategy. This is a high-impact, hybrid role perfect for a professional who thrives on both operational excellence and deep strategic analysis. You will be empowered to own our day-to-day compensation programs, ensuring they run seamlessly, while also delivering the data-driven insights that shape the future of compensation at our company.
If you are a meticulous, self-starting professional who loves turning complex data into clear, actionable stories, we want to hear from you.
Your Impact
We've structured this role to have two core functions, allowing you to manage the present while building the future.
Core Compensation Operations & Program Management
- Own and Administer Core Programs: Serve as the go-to expert for our day-to-day compensation matters, including job evaluations, market pricing, and salary structure maintenance. Provide exceptional consultative service to People Business Partners, Talent Acquisition, and business leaders.
- Lead Compensation Cycles: Play a pivotal role in the successful execution of our annual compensation review cycle and other programs, managing project plans, timelines, budgets, and stakeholder communications.
- Enhance and Scale Processes: Streamline and scale our regional compensation programs by improving processes, building robust tools, and partnering with our People Tech team to drive system integrations and enhancements.
- Manage Vendor Relationships: Act as the primary point of contact for third-party vendors for compensation data, survey submissions, and systems to ensure we get the maximum value from these partnerships.
- Business Partnering: With an effective stakeholder management be the main point of contact for a sub-regional organization for all compensation matters by delivering excellent customer satisfaction and advisory service.
- Develop the Analytical Engine: Design, build, and lead the transformation of our regional compensation analytics. You will be the main point of contact for all regional data needs, from standard reporting to complex, ad-hoc inquiries.
- Translate Data into Strategy: Prepare and present complex compensation analysis to identify trends, measure the effectiveness of our programs, and provide data-backed recommendations for program improvements.
- Model for Impact: Develop sophisticated models to analyze the financial impact of various reward scenarios, helping leadership make informed, strategic decisions.
Qualifications
Your Experience
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years of direct experience in compensation, with a strong background in broad-based compensation, analytics, and program management.
- Expert-level proficiency in Google Sheets and/or Microsoft Excel, including building complex models, handling large datasets, and advanced formulas
- Proven analytical and modeling skills with a demonstrated ability to interpret data, identify trends, and provide actionable insights.
- Hands-on experience with HRIS systems (e.g., Workday) and market pricing tools (e.g., Radford, Mercer, WTW).
- Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience querying data with SQL or using statistical programming languages such as R or Python.
- Professional certification from WorldatWork (e.g., CCP, GRP).
- Experience working in a multinational and/or technology organization.
- Bachelor's degree in a related field (e.g., Business, Finance, Human Resources) or equivalent practical experience.
The Team
Our People team at Palo Alto Networks works throughout the organization to enable.you guessed it, people. We’re one team – driven to one mission statement. Each piece matters, and within the people team, you are focused on enabling our teams to resolve the world’s most challenging cybersecurity threats.
You will be part of a growing, passionate, and dynamic team with an opportunity to work on challenging and exciting projects – centered on what we believe is one of the most significant mission statements in the world.
Our Commitment
We’re trailblazers that dream big, take risks, and challenge cybersecurity’s status quo. It’s simple: we can’t accomplish our mission without diverse teams innovating, together.
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all qualified individuals with a disability. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability or special need, please contact us at
Our Commitment
We’re problem solvers that take risks and challenge cybersecurity’s status quo. It’s simple: we can’t accomplish our mission without diverse teams innovating, together.
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all qualified individuals with a disability. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability or special need, please contact us at
Palo Alto Networks is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity in our workplace, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or other legally protected characteristics.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Senior Compensation Specialist, EMEAL
Posted today
Job Viewed
Job Description
**Our Mission**
At Palo Alto Networks everything starts and ends with our mission:
Being the cybersecurity partner of choice, protecting our digital way of life.
Our vision is a world where each day is safer and more secure than the one before. We are a company built on the foundation of challenging and disrupting the way things are done, and we're looking for innovators who are as committed to shaping the future of cybersecurity as we are.
**Who We Are**
We believe collaboration thrives in person. That's why most of our teams work from the office full time, with flexibility when it's needed. This model supports real-time problem-solving, stronger relationships, and the kind of precision that drives great outcomes.
**Your Career**
Join our dynamic People team as a Senior Compensation Specialist, the analytical backbone of our regional rewards strategy. This is a high-impact, hybrid role perfect for a professional who thrives on both operational excellence and deep strategic analysis. You will be empowered to own our day-to-day compensation programs, ensuring they run seamlessly, while also delivering the data-driven insights that shape the future of compensation at our company.
If you are a meticulous, self-starting professional who loves turning complex data into clear, actionable stories, we want to hear from you.
**Your Impact**
We've structured this role to have two core functions, allowing you to manage the present while building the future.
Core Compensation Operations & Program Management
- Own and Administer Core Programs: Serve as the go-to expert for our day-to-day compensation matters, including job evaluations, market pricing, and salary structure maintenance. Provide exceptional consultative service to People Business Partners, Talent Acquisition, and business leaders.
- Lead Compensation Cycles: Play a pivotal role in the successful execution of our annual compensation review cycle and other programs, managing project plans, timelines, budgets, and stakeholder communications.
- Enhance and Scale Processes: Streamline and scale our regional compensation programs by improving processes, building robust tools, and partnering with our People Tech team to drive system integrations and enhancements.
- Manage Vendor Relationships: Act as the primary point of contact for third-party vendors for compensation data, survey submissions, and systems to ensure we get the maximum value from these partnerships.
Strategic Analysis, Insights & Business Partnering
- Business Partnering: With an effective stakeholder management be the main point of contact for a sub-regional organization for all compensation matters by delivering excellent customer satisfaction and advisory service.
- Develop the Analytical Engine: Design, build, and lead the transformation of our regional compensation analytics. You will be the main point of contact for all regional data needs, from standard reporting to complex, ad-hoc inquiries.
- Translate Data into Strategy: Prepare and present complex compensation analysis to identify trends, measure the effectiveness of our programs, and provide data-backed recommendations for program improvements.
- Model for Impact: Develop sophisticated models to analyze the financial impact of various reward scenarios, helping leadership make informed, strategic decisions.
Ensure Fairness and Equity: Conduct in-depth analyses on internal equity and pay parity, ensuring our compensation practices are fair, competitive, and aligned with our values.
**Your Experience**
Required Qualifications
- 5
- years of direct experience in compensation, with a strong background in broad-based compensation, analytics, and program management.
- Expert-level proficiency in Google Sheets and/or Microsoft Excel, including building complex models, handling large datasets, and advanced formulas
- Proven analytical and modeling skills with a demonstrated ability to interpret data, identify trends, and provide actionable insights.
- Hands-on experience with HRIS systems (e.g., Workday) and market pricing tools (e.g., Radford, Mercer, WTW).
- Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience querying data with SQL or using statistical programming languages such as R or Python.
Preferred Qualifications
- Professional certification from WorldatWork (e.g., CCP, GRP).
- Experience working in a multinational and/or technology organization.
- Bachelor's degree in a related field (e.g., Business, Finance, Human Resources) or equivalent practical experience.
**The Team**
Our People team at Palo Alto Networks works throughout the organization to guessed it, people. We're one team - driven to one mission statement. Each piece matters, and within the people team, you are focused on enabling our teams to resolve the world's most challenging cybersecurity threats.
You will be part of a growing, passionate, and dynamic team with an opportunity to work on challenging and exciting projects - centered on what we believe is one of the most significant mission statements in the world.
**Our Commitment**
We're trailblazers that dream big, take risks, and challenge cybersecurity's status quo. It's simple: we can't accomplish our mission without diverse teams innovating, together.
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all qualified individuals with a disability. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability or special need, please contact us at
**Our Commitment**
We're problem solvers that take risks and challenge cybersecurity's status quo. It's simple: we can't accomplish our mission without diverse teams innovating, together.
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all qualified individuals with a disability. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability or special need, please contact us at .
Palo Alto Networks is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity in our workplace, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or other legally protected characteristics.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Senior Compensation Specialist, EMEAL
Posted 5 days ago
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Job Description
At Palo Alto Networks® everything starts and ends with our mission:
Being the cybersecurity partner of choice, protecting our digital way of life.
Our vision is a world where each day is safer and more secure than the one before. We are a company built on the foundation of challenging and disrupting the way things are done, and we're looking for innovators who are as committed to shaping the future of cybersecurity as we are.
**Who We Are**
We believe collaboration thrives in person. That's why most of our teams work from the office full time, with flexibility when it's needed. This model supports real-time problem-solving, stronger relationships, and the kind of precision that drives great outcomes.
**Your Career**
Join our dynamic People team as a Senior Compensation Specialist, the analytical backbone of our regional rewards strategy. This is a high-impact, hybrid role perfect for a professional who thrives on both operational excellence and deep strategic analysis. You will be empowered to own our day-to-day compensation programs, ensuring they run seamlessly, while also delivering the data-driven insights that shape the future of compensation at our company.
If you are a meticulous, self-starting professional who loves turning complex data into clear, actionable stories, we want to hear from you.
**Your Impact**
We've structured this role to have two core functions, allowing you to manage the present while building the future.
Core Compensation Operations & Program Management:
+ Own and Administer Core Programs: Serve as the go-to expert for our day-to-day compensation matters, including job evaluations, market pricing, and salary structure maintenance. Provide exceptional consultative service to People Business Partners, Talent Acquisition, and business leaders.
+ Lead Compensation Cycles: Play a pivotal role in the successful execution of our annual compensation review cycle and other programs, managing project plans, timelines, budgets, and stakeholder communications.
+ Enhance and Scale Processes: Streamline and scale our regional compensation programs by improving processes, building robust tools, and partnering with our People Tech team to drive system integrations and enhancements.
+ Manage Vendor Relationships: Act as the primary point of contact for third-party vendors for compensation data, survey submissions, and systems to ensure we get the maximum value from these partnerships.
Strategic Analysis, Insights & Business Partnering:
+ Business Partnering: With an effective stakeholder management be the main point of contact for a sub-regional organization for all compensation matters by delivering excellent customer satisfaction and advisory service.
+ Develop the Analytical Engine: Design, build, and lead the transformation of our regional compensation analytics. You will be the main point of contact for all regional data needs, from standard reporting to complex, ad-hoc inquiries.
+ Translate Data into Strategy: Prepare and present complex compensation analysis to identify trends, measure the effectiveness of our programs, and provide data-backed recommendations for program improvements.
+ Model for Impact: Develop sophisticated models to analyze the financial impact of various reward scenarios, helping leadership make informed, strategic decisions.
Ensure Fairness and Equity: Conduct in-depth analyses on internal equity and pay parity, ensuring our compensation practices are fair, competitive, and aligned with our values.
**Your Experience**
Required Qualifications:
+ 5+ years of direct experience in compensation, with a strong background in broad-based compensation, analytics, and program management.
+ Expert-level proficiency in Google Sheets and/or Microsoft Excel, including building complex models, handling large datasets, and advanced formulas
+ Proven analytical and modeling skills with a demonstrated ability to interpret data, identify trends, and provide actionable insights.
+ Hands-on experience with HRIS systems (e.g., Workday) and market pricing tools (e.g., Radford, Mercer, WTW).
+ Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
+ Experience querying data with SQL or using statistical programming languages such as R or Python.
Preferred Qualifications:
+ Professional certification from WorldatWork (e.g., CCP, GRP).
+ Experience working in a multinational and/or technology organization.
+ Bachelor's degree in a related field (e.g., Business, Finance, Human Resources) or equivalent practical experience.
**The Team**
Our People team at Palo Alto Networks works throughout the organization to enable.you guessed it, people. We're one team - driven to one mission statement. Each piece matters, and within the people team, you are focused on enabling our teams to resolve the world's most challenging cybersecurity threats.
You will be part of a growing, passionate, and dynamic team with an opportunity to work on challenging and exciting projects - centered on what we believe is one of the most significant mission statements in the world.
**Our Commitment**
We're trailblazers that dream big, take risks, and challenge cybersecurity's status quo. It's simple: we can't accomplish our mission without diverse teams innovating, together.
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all qualified individuals with a disability. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability or special need, please contact us at
**Our Commitment**
We're problem solvers that take risks and challenge cybersecurity's status quo. It's simple: we can't accomplish our mission without diverse teams innovating, together.
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all qualified individuals with a disability. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability or special need, please contact us at .
Palo Alto Networks is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity in our workplace, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or other legally protected characteristics.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Senior Compensation Specialist, EMEAL
Posted today
Job Viewed
Job Description
Our Mission
At Palo Alto Networks® everything starts and ends with our mission:
Being the cybersecurity partner of choice, protecting our digital way of life.
Our vision is a world where each day is safer and more secure than the one before. We are a company built on the foundation of challenging and disrupting the way things are done, and we’re looking for innovators who are as committed to shaping the future of cybersecurity as we are.
Who We Are
We believe collaboration thrives in person. That’s why most of our teams work from the office full time, with flexibility when it’s needed. This model supports real-time problem-solving, stronger relationships, and the kind of precision that drives great outcomes.
Job Description
Your Career
Join our dynamic People team as a Senior Compensation Specialist, the analytical backbone of our regional rewards strategy. This is a high-impact, hybrid role perfect for a professional who thrives on both operational excellence and deep strategic analysis. You will be empowered to own our day-to-day compensation programs, ensuring they run seamlessly, while also delivering the data-driven insights that shape the future of compensation at our company.
If you are a meticulous, self-starting professional who loves turning complex data into clear, actionable stories, we want to hear from you.
Your Impact
We've structured this role to have two core functions, allowing you to manage the present while building the future.
Core Compensation Operations & Program Management
- Own and Administer Core Programs: Serve as the go-to expert for our day-to-day compensation matters, including job evaluations, market pricing, and salary structure maintenance. Provide exceptional consultative service to People Business Partners, Talent Acquisition, and business leaders.
- Lead Compensation Cycles: Play a pivotal role in the successful execution of our annual compensation review cycle and other programs, managing project plans, timelines, budgets, and stakeholder communications.
- Enhance and Scale Processes: Streamline and scale our regional compensation programs by improving processes, building robust tools, and partnering with our People Tech team to drive system integrations and enhancements.
- Manage Vendor Relationships: Act as the primary point of contact for third-party vendors for compensation data, survey submissions, and systems to ensure we get the maximum value from these partnerships.
- Business Partnering: With an effective stakeholder management be the main point of contact for a sub-regional organization for all compensation matters by delivering excellent customer satisfaction and advisory service.
- Develop the Analytical Engine: Design, build, and lead the transformation of our regional compensation analytics. You will be the main point of contact for all regional data needs, from standard reporting to complex, ad-hoc inquiries.
- Translate Data into Strategy: Prepare and present complex compensation analysis to identify trends, measure the effectiveness of our programs, and provide data-backed recommendations for program improvements.
- Model for Impact: Develop sophisticated models to analyze the financial impact of various reward scenarios, helping leadership make informed, strategic decisions.
Qualifications
Your Experience
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years of direct experience in compensation, with a strong background in broad-based compensation, analytics, and program management.
- Expert-level proficiency in Google Sheets and/or Microsoft Excel, including building complex models, handling large datasets, and advanced formulas
- Proven analytical and modeling skills with a demonstrated ability to interpret data, identify trends, and provide actionable insights.
- Hands-on experience with HRIS systems (e.g., Workday) and market pricing tools (e.g., Radford, Mercer, WTW).
- Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience querying data with SQL or using statistical programming languages such as R or Python.
- Professional certification from WorldatWork (e.g., CCP, GRP).
- Experience working in a multinational and/or technology organization.
- Bachelor's degree in a related field (e.g., Business, Finance, Human Resources) or equivalent practical experience.
The Team
Our People team at Palo Alto Networks works throughout the organization to enable.you guessed it, people. We’re one team – driven to one mission statement. Each piece matters, and within the people team, you are focused on enabling our teams to resolve the world’s most challenging cybersecurity threats.
You will be part of a growing, passionate, and dynamic team with an opportunity to work on challenging and exciting projects – centered on what we believe is one of the most significant mission statements in the world.
Our Commitment
We’re trailblazers that dream big, take risks, and challenge cybersecurity’s status quo. It’s simple: we can’t accomplish our mission without diverse teams innovating, together.
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all qualified individuals with a disability. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability or special need, please contact us at
Our Commitment
We’re problem solvers that take risks and challenge cybersecurity’s status quo. It’s simple: we can’t accomplish our mission without diverse teams innovating, together.
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all qualified individuals with a disability. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability or special need, please contact us at
Palo Alto Networks is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity in our workplace, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or other legally protected characteristics.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
SVP, Total Rewards

Posted 6 days ago
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**Who We Are.**
When we say, "the stuff dreams are made of," we're not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD's vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the _storytellers_ bringing our characters to life, the _creators_ bringing them to your living rooms and the _dreamers_ creating what's next.
From brilliant creatives, to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive.
**Your New Role**
The Senior Vice President, Total Rewards serves as the enterprise leader responsible for designing and delivering a forward-looking total rewards strategy that attracts, motivates, and retains world-class talent. Reporting directly to the Chief People & Culture Officer, this executive will oversee the full spectrum of compensation, benefits, executive rewards, wellbeing, global mobility and recognition programs, ensuring alignment with business strategy, market competitiveness, and the company's culture and values.
The SVP will be a strategic advisor to senior leadership, driving data-informed decision-making and ensuring the company's rewards philosophy supports both short-term performance and long-term enterprise growth.
**Your Role Accountabilities**
+ Develop and lead the enterprise-wide Total Rewards strategy in partnership with the Head of People & Culture and senior leadership.
+ Ensure total rewards programs are market competitive, cost-effective, equitable, and aligned with business priorities, talent strategy and culture.
+ Serve as a trusted advisor to the CEO, Board of Directors, and senior leadership on executive compensation, pay equity, global mobility, and emerging total rewards trends.
+ Oversee all compensation programs, including base salary structures, recognition programs, short- and long-term incentives, equity programs, and executive compensation.
+ Lead the annual compensation cycle, ensuring fairness, compliance, and alignment to performance outcomes.
+ Partner with the Compensation Committee on executive pay strategy, shareholder disclosures, and governance best practices.
+ Direct the design and administration of global benefits programs, including health & wellness, retirement, insurance, and leave policies.
+ Lead enterprise-wide wellbeing strategies that promote physical, emotional, financial, and social health for employees and their families.
+ Integrate wellbeing into the overall people strategy to enhance engagement, retention, and productivity.
+ Lead global mobility programs to support international assignments and relocations.
+ Ensure mobility policies are competitive, compliant with international regulations, and enable deployment to support the talent strategy across global markets.
+ Oversee enterprise recognition programs that celebrate performance, innovation, and contributions to the company's culture.
+ Ensure recognition strategies align with business objectives and drive a culture of appreciation.
+ Leverage market data, behavioral economics, workforce analytics, and benchmarking to inform reward, wellbeing, and mobility decisions.
+ Monitor competitive and regulatory trends to anticipate and adapt strategies.
+ Ensure simplicity, transparency and communication of rewards programs to enhance employee understanding and engagement.
**Qualifications & Experience**
+ 15+ years of progressive leadership experience in Total Rewards, Compensation, or related HR disciplines.
+ Demonstrated experience leading global programs across multiple regions and business units.
+ Strong knowledge of executive compensation governance, global mobility practices, wellbeing program design and optimal consumer grade delivery strategies.
+ Exceptional analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data for strategic recommendations.
+ Proven ability to influence at the highest levels of the organization and with the Board of Directors.
+ Experience in a publicly traded, complex global organization preferred.
**Additional Information**
On June 9, 2025, Warner Bros. Discovery announced plans to separate into two publicly traded companies, Warner Bros. and Discovery Global, with an expected completion in mid-2026. For more details, including leadership appointments and information on individual brands, please visit our newsroom here .
Although you will be hired by Warner Bros. Discovery, upon the planned separation in 2026, your employment likely will transition to Discovery Global. During this period of transformation, you'll have an exciting opportunity to lay the foundation at one of the world's premier entertainment brands.
Hybrid Working - This role is advertised as a Hybrid work model, that combines remote and in-office work, following our current company policy and to be agreed with your Line Manager. Subject to any applicable laws, WBD / your Line Manager reserves the right to change this working agreement where this is essential to business needs and upon reasonable notice to you.
**How We Get Things Done.**
This last bit is probably the most important! Here at WBD, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.
**Championing Inclusion at WBD**
Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, regardless of sex, gender identity, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, disability or any other category protected by law.
If you're a qualified candidate with a disability and you require adjustments or accommodations during the job application and/or recruitment process, please visit our accessibility page ( for instructions to submit your request.
Senior Compensation & Benefits Specialist
Posted today
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The Role
We are partnering with one of our global financial services clients who are currently on a strong growth trajectory. Following recent acquisitions, they are now expanding their Reward team and looking to hire a Senior Compensation & Benefits Specialist. This opportunity offers a broad international remit and the chance to be involved in some great strategic projects across both compensation and benefits.
Responsibilities:
- Administer and coordinate compensation and benefits programs, including salary reviews, annual bonus cycles, and benefit renewals.
- Conduct market benchmarking and participate in compensation surveys to ensure competitive total rewards practices.
- Support the annual compensation review process by preparing relevant data, reports, and recommendations.
- Provide compensation support to HR Business Partners and senior leadership as needed.
- Manage relationships with external benefits brokers.
- Ensure data accuracy and compliance with applicable laws and internal policies.
- Assist with the communication and implementation of compensation and benefits initiatives.
- Support job evaluation processes to maintain internal equity and market competitiveness.
- Contribute to gender pay analytics and reporting.
- Participate in compensation and benefits-related projects as required.
- Prepare regular and ad hoc reports for management decision-making.
Ideal candidate:
- 5+ years of experience in compensation and benefits or total rewards.
- Strong background in compensation benchmarking, job evaluation, and benefits administration.
- Proficient in Excel; experience with HRIS systems is a plus.
- High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Solid understanding of labor laws, tax implications, and compliance requirements.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Team-oriented with the ability to collaborate effectively across HR and business teams.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, HR, or a related field.
- Relevant certifications (e.g., CCP, GRP) are a plus but not mandatory.
How to apply
If you are interested in discussing this role further, please apply for the position or contact Maisie Barker at (Job code MEB/65593).
If you require any adjustments, accommodation, or additional support during the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to let us know. Click here to learn more about our commitments to accessible recruitment.
Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Privacy policy
Personal data collected will be used for recruitment purposes only. By applying for this position, you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your personal data to Elliott Scott HR Recruitment Ltd. and all relevant third parties for the purpose of processing your application. Your personal data will be processed in accordance with our Privacy Policy .
Senior Compensation & Benefits Specialist
Posted today
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Job Description
The Role
We are partnering with one of our global financial services clients who are currently on a strong growth trajectory. Following recent acquisitions, they are now expanding their Reward team and looking to hire a Senior Compensation & Benefits Specialist. This opportunity offers a broad international remit and the chance to be involved in some great strategic projects across both compensation and benefits.
Responsibilities:
- Administer and coordinate compensation and benefits programs, including salary reviews, annual bonus cycles, and benefit renewals.
- Conduct market benchmarking and participate in compensation surveys to ensure competitive total rewards practices.
- Support the annual compensation review process by preparing relevant data, reports, and recommendations.
- Provide compensation support to HR Business Partners and senior leadership as needed.
- Manage relationships with external benefits brokers.
- Ensure data accuracy and compliance with applicable laws and internal policies.
- Assist with the communication and implementation of compensation and benefits initiatives.
- Support job evaluation processes to maintain internal equity and market competitiveness.
- Contribute to gender pay analytics and reporting.
- Participate in compensation and benefits-related projects as required.
- Prepare regular and ad hoc reports for management decision-making.
Ideal candidate:
- 5+ years of experience in compensation and benefits or total rewards.
- Strong background in compensation benchmarking, job evaluation, and benefits administration.
- Proficient in Excel; experience with HRIS systems is a plus.
- High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Solid understanding of labor laws, tax implications, and compliance requirements.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Team-oriented with the ability to collaborate effectively across HR and business teams.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, HR, or a related field.
- Relevant certifications (e.g., CCP, GRP) are a plus but not mandatory.
How to apply
If you are interested in discussing this role further, please apply for the position or contact Maisie Barker at (Job code MEB/65593).
If you require any adjustments, accommodation, or additional support during the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to let us know. Click here to learn more about our commitments to accessible recruitment.
Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Privacy policy
Personal data collected will be used for recruitment purposes only. By applying for this position, you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your personal data to Elliott Scott HR Recruitment Ltd. and all relevant third parties for the purpose of processing your application. Your personal data will be processed in accordance with our Privacy Policy .
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Senior Compensation & Benefits Specialist
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The Senior Specialist will be responsible for conducting market research and benchmarking to ensure that compensation packages are competitive within the industry and local market. You will manage the annual salary review process, job evaluations, and the administration of various benefits programs, including health insurance, retirement plans, and other employee perks. This role requires a deep understanding of C&B principles, relevant legislation, and best practices. Strong data analysis skills are essential for developing insights and making recommendations to senior leadership.
Furthermore, you will be involved in communicating C&B programs effectively to employees and managers, ensuring clarity and understanding. The ideal candidate will have experience in developing and managing incentive plans, executive compensation, and international C&B strategies if applicable. Excellent project management skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously are crucial. This role requires a detail-oriented individual with exceptional problem-solving abilities and strong stakeholder management skills. If you are a seasoned C&B professional looking to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment in Edinburgh , we encourage you to apply.
Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and implement competitive compensation and benefits programs.
- Conduct market analysis, salary benchmarking, and job evaluations to ensure competitive positioning.
- Administer all employee benefits programs, including health, retirement, life insurance, and other voluntary benefits.
- Manage the annual salary review and bonus/incentive programs process.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant laws and regulations governing compensation and benefits.
- Develop clear and concise communication materials regarding C&B programs for employees and management.
- Analyze C&B data to identify trends, assess program effectiveness, and make recommendations for improvements.
- Partner with HR Business Partners and leadership to address compensation and benefits-related issues.
- Stay current with industry trends, best practices, and legislative changes in compensation and benefits.
- Manage relationships with external vendors and benefit providers.
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field.
- Minimum of 6 years of progressive experience in Compensation & Benefits.
- In-depth knowledge of compensation structures, job evaluation methodologies, and benefits administration.
- Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with proficiency in HRIS and Excel.
- Familiarity with relevant employment laws and regulations.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
- Proven ability to manage complex projects and multiple priorities.
- Experience in developing and communicating C&B programs.
- Professional certification (e.g., CCP, CBP) is highly desirable.
- Strong ethical standards and ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
Senior Compensation & Benefits Specialist
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Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the design, development, and ongoing management of the company's compensation structure, including salary bands, job grading, and incentive plans.
- Conduct market research and benchmarking studies to ensure competitive and fair compensation practices.
- Administer and evaluate various employee benefit programs, such as health insurance, retirement plans, and wellness initiatives.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant federal, state, and local compensation and benefits laws and regulations.
- Develop clear and concise communication materials to explain compensation and benefits programs to employees and management.
- Analyze compensation and benefits data to identify trends, assess program effectiveness, and recommend strategic adjustments.
- Partner with HR Business Partners and leadership to provide guidance on compensation-related matters, including salary offers and promotions.
- Manage relationships with external benefits providers and brokers.
- Oversee the annual compensation review and benefits enrollment processes.
- Contribute to the development of total rewards strategies that support employee motivation and business goals.
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field. A Master's degree or relevant professional certification (e.g., CCP, CBP) is a plus.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in compensation and benefits administration, with a focus on strategic program design.
- Strong knowledge of compensation principles, practices, and market analysis methodologies.
- In-depth understanding of employee benefits design, administration, and regulatory requirements (e.g., pensions, health insurance).
- Proficiency in HRIS systems and advanced Excel skills for data analysis and modeling.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and project management abilities.
- Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
- High level of integrity and discretion in handling confidential information.
- Proven ability to work independently and manage priorities effectively in a remote environment.
- Experience in supporting a diverse workforce and understanding of global compensation practices is desirable.
Senior Compensation & Benefits Specialist
Posted 2 days ago
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- Design, administer, and communicate comprehensive compensation programs, including base salary, variable pay, and long-term incentives.
- Develop and manage benefits programs, ensuring compliance, cost-effectiveness, and employee satisfaction. This includes health insurance, retirement plans, wellness programs, and other voluntary benefits.
- Conduct market research and benchmarking to ensure our compensation and benefits packages are competitive and align with industry best practices.
- Analyze compensation data, including salary surveys and cost-of-living adjustments, to make data-driven recommendations.
- Administer annual salary review processes, bonus programs, and benefits open enrollment periods.
- Develop clear and concise communication materials to explain compensation and benefits programs to employees and managers.
- Partner with HR colleagues, finance, and external vendors to manage program administration and resolve issues.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant legal and regulatory requirements related to compensation and benefits.
- Stay abreast of trends and best practices in compensation and benefits design and administration.
- Contribute to the development of HR policies and procedures related to total rewards.
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5-7 years of progressive experience in compensation and benefits management.
- Proven experience in designing and administering salary structures, incentive plans, and a broad range of employee benefits.
- Strong analytical skills with proficiency in HRIS systems and advanced Excel capabilities for data analysis and modeling.
- Excellent understanding of UK employment law and regulations pertaining to compensation and benefits.
- Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain complex information clearly.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and thrive in a fully remote work environment.
- Professional certifications such as CIPD or WorldatWork certifications are a plus.